Ohio workers comp settlement chart
Ohio's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 66.67% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,320/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 20% by ORC 4123.06. Note: Ohio does not have fixed scheduled losses for back and neck; PPD for these is determined by impairment to the body as a whole under ORC 4123.57(A), often using AMA Guides..
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | - | - | |
| Knee | - | - | |
| Hand | 175 | $231,000 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| Arm | 200 | $264,000 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| Leg | 175 | $231,000 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| Foot | 150 | $198,000 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| Eye | 125 | $165,000 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 25 | $33,000 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 125 | $165,000 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| Thumb | 60 | $79,200 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| index_finger | 35 | $46,200 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| middle_finger | 30 | $39,600 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| ring_finger | 20 | $26,400 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
| little_finger | 15 | $19,800 | ORC 4123.57(B) |
Ohio's Workers' Compensation Act (ORC 4123.57(B)) provides a schedule of losses for specific body parts (amputations or loss of use). For other injuries, permanent partial disability is determined under ORC 4123.57(A) based on impairment to the body as a whole, which does not have a fixed weekly schedule.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Ohio?
Ohio's Schedule of Losses uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) rather than a fixed back-injury schedule.
What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in Ohio?
20% of recovery, set by ORC 4123.06. Note: Ohio does not have fixed scheduled losses for back and neck; PPD for these is determined by impairment to the body as a whole under ORC 4123.57(A), often using AMA Guides..
Are settlement amounts in Ohio taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).